Associations to the word «Terpene»

Wiktionary

TERPENE, noun. (organic chemistry) A very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.

Dictionary definition

TERPENE, noun. An unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants.

Wise words

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